Casper Mountain Sheep Herder Hill Fire 10% Contained
Amanda Smith - The Glenrock Bird Central Wyoming News
The Casper Mountain Sheep Herder Hill Fire showed less progress today compared to Monday's fire movement which grew to over 15,000 acres. The acreage burned is at approximately 15,284
Amanda Smith - The Glenrock Bird Central Wyoming News
The Casper Mountain Sheep Herder Hill Fire showed less progress today compared to Monday's fire movement which grew to over 15,000 acres. The acreage burned is at approximately 15,284
acres and according to reports from the Wyoming State Forestry after a meeting this evening the fire is now at 10% contained. According to Susan Ford with the Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team, there were seven confirmed structures lost. 750 structures along with three commercial properties and 100 outbuildings remain threatened. Firefighters battled the blaze today, in easier conditions with less wind and a cooler weather pattern. The fire began Sunday, September 9 at approximately 4:30 pm. According to Ford, the secondary fire deemed The Elk Canyon Fire, one mile north of the Sheep Herder Hill Fire, has burned approximately 10 acres. The cause of both fires is still under investigation. Local authorities are working with fire officials on assessing damaged structures and owners will be notified by local authorities if their property has been damaged or destroyed.
A map of the fire shows the width and length of the blaze. Rodeo Rick from Casper's Country Radio Station 95.5 had this to say: Picture the size like this; "15,284 acres burned = 23.88 sq miles consumed... Casper city proper is only 28.8 sq miles... Gives you a perspective of the size...(of the fire on Casper Mountain)"
A public meeting will be held at the City Council Chambers, 200 North David in Casper tomorrow Wednesday, September 12 at 5:00 p.m. The meeting will also be broadcast on the local cable channel.
No further details available at this time.
A map of the fire shows the width and length of the blaze. Rodeo Rick from Casper's Country Radio Station 95.5 had this to say: Picture the size like this; "15,284 acres burned = 23.88 sq miles consumed... Casper city proper is only 28.8 sq miles... Gives you a perspective of the size...(of the fire on Casper Mountain)"
A public meeting will be held at the City Council Chambers, 200 North David in Casper tomorrow Wednesday, September 12 at 5:00 p.m. The meeting will also be broadcast on the local cable channel.
No further details available at this time.
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